C-DOT Scientist B/C & Consultant 2026 — 16 Vacancies

C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) is hiring 16 Scientist B/C and Consultant posts across Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), FPGA Design, Side Channel Analysis, Hardware Board Design, Information Security, and Vigilance domains. You can earn a monthly salary between Rs. 50,400 and Rs. 1,77,500 under the 7th CPC (Pay Level 10/11), plus allowances like DA, HRA, and medical benefits. The last date to apply is 03 May 2026, and there is no application fee. You need a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline to apply.

C-DOT Scientist B/C & Consultant Recruitment 2026 — 16 Posts

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier R&D Autonomous Institute of the Government of India under the Ministry of Communications, has released recruitment notification Advt No. C-DOT/HR/REC/2026/03/01 for 16 posts of Scientist B/C and Consultant. C-DOT is at the forefront of India's telecom technology research, and these positions offer you the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in Post-Quantum Cryptography, FPGA hardware design, and national cybersecurity infrastructure. Posting is at C-DOT campuses in Delhi and Bangalore on a 5-year contract basis, renewable up to age 60.

Vacancy Breakdown

PQC & Hardware Domain — 10 Posts

• Platform Software & Applications (Bare Metal Hardware) — 2 posts
• FPGA Design & Implementation for Cryptography — 2 posts
• Fault Analysis (FA) for Cryptography — 1 post
• Side Channel Analysis for Cryptography — 1 post
• Cryptographic Systems Testing & Validation — 1 post
• PQC Algorithms Theory & Mathematical Proofs — 1 post
• Hardware Board Design Engineer — 1 post
• R&D Project Management Executive — 1 post

Information Security (InfoSec) Domain — 4 Posts

• Incident Investigator — 3 posts (Delhi/Bangalore)
• Security Engineer — 1 post (Delhi/Bangalore)

Consultant — 2 Posts

• Consultant (Vigilance) — 2 posts (Delhi)

Who Can Apply?

For PQC & Hardware Domain Posts (Scientist B/C)

• B.E./B.Tech in ECE/CS/EE/EI/IT/VLSI/Embedded Systems/Embedded & Robotics or allied areas
• OR M.E./M.Tech in ECE/CS/EE/EI/IT/VLSI/Communication Engineering/Software Systems/Embedded/Optical Communication or allied areas
• OR PhD in a relevant area under the domain of the post
• Minimum 60% marks throughout academics from Class 10 onwards
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industry or research experience (waived for PhD holders)

For InfoSec Domain Posts (Scientist B/C)

• B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/M.E. in Computer Science/IT/Cyber Security/Electronics/ECE
• OR M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT/Cyber Security/Cyber Forensics
• Minimum 60% marks throughout academics
• 2 to 7 years of professional experience in incident response, digital forensics, penetration testing, or network security
• Preferred certifications: Security+, CySA+, CND, CHFI, CEH, OSCP or equivalent

For R&D Project Management Executive

• B.E./B.Tech (ECE/CS/IT/EE/EI/VLSI or allied areas) OR M.Sc. (Physics/Electronics/IT/Maths) OR MCA
• AND a post-graduate qualification (MBA/PGDM in Project Management or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in a technology/R&D organization

For Consultant (Vigilance)

• Must be retired personnel from Central/State Government, PSU, or autonomous bodies
• Retired with substantive pay in Level 8, 9, or 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Minimum 2 years of experience in handling vigilance cases

All qualifications must be from AICTE/UGC-approved or recognized universities. Courses from autonomous institutions must be recognized by AIU/UGC/AICTE.

Age Limit

• Scientist B/C: Maximum 35 years as on the closing date (03 May 2026)
• Consultant (Vigilance): Maximum 63 years
• Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years, PwBD — 10 years, Ex-Servicemen/EWS — as per Government of India norms
• The reference date for age calculation is 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News (English)

Salary

• Scientist B/C: Pay Level 10 (Rs. 50,400 to Rs. 1,60,800 per month) or Pay Level 11 (Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month) under the 7th CPC, depending on qualification and experience
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance, Medical Allowance, and other admissible benefits
• Estimated in-hand salary: Approximately Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1,30,000+ per month (varies by location and pay level)
• Consultant (Vigilance): Consolidated remuneration as per Government of India/DoPT guidelines for retired officers on contractual engagement
• Contract: 5-year initial contract (including 1-year probation), renewable in 5-year blocks up to age 60

Application Fee

• No application fee for any category — the application is completely free for all candidates

Selection Process

There is no written examination. Selection is based on a transparent two-stage interview process:

1. First-Level Interview (Online) — Shortlisted candidates will appear for an online interview. Initial screening is based on academic qualification, experience, and other parameters from the application.
2. Second-Level Interview (Offline/In-person) — Candidates who clear the online round will be called for an in-person interview at C-DOT's campus.
3. Document Verification — Self-attested copies of all certificates (educational, caste, experience) must be presented along with originals at the time of interview.

Candidates can answer interview questions in Hindi or English as preferred. No Travelling Allowance (TA) will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official C-DOT website at www.cdot.in and go to the Careers section.
2. Read the detailed notification PDF carefully and check your eligibility before starting the application.
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number (must remain active until the selection process is complete).
4. Fill in all required details in the online application form and upload necessary documents (DOB proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, NOC if applicable).
5. Click the Submit button after reviewing all details.
6. Take a printout of the application form for your records.

No hard copy of the application should be sent to C-DOT. Employees of Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC), failing which they will not be permitted to attend the interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 04 April 2026
• Online Application Starts: 04 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 03 May 2026
• Interview Dates: To be announced on the C-DOT website

• Work on development and implementation of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms and hardware systems for national security infrastructure
• Handle FPGA design, simulation, synthesis, and implementation for cryptographic applications
• Manage incident detection, triaging, forensic investigation, and remediation of cybersecurity threats
• Conduct vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) on networks, systems, and web applications
• Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) and playbooks for incident management and forensic analysis
• Assist in side channel analysis and fault analysis to test and validate cryptographic hardware implementations
• Monitor and analyze security logs, perform threat intelligence, and implement hardening controls across systems
• Follow project management best practices for coordinating R&D activities across cross-functional teams